Description
Strawberry Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of spring and summer. This delightful salad features a beautiful mix of crunchy textures from sliced almonds and pistachios, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese, all tossed together with fresh arugula and juicy strawberries. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light dinner, this salad not only pleases the eye but also offers a healthy option packed with nutrients. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet evening at home, Strawberry Crunch Salad is sure to impress with its burst of flavors and colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ⅔ cup sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup roasted salted pistachios (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (freshly grated)
- pinch kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- 1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook sliced almonds with sugar until caramelized (6-8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- 2. In a large bowl, toss arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled almonds.
- 3. Prepare dressing by whisking together vinegar, honey, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper; gradually add olive oil until emulsified.
- 4. Drizzle dressing over salad ingredients; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking/Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg